TALKING WHILE BLACK WITH DEREK WASHINGTON
I used to watch all the great Talk Show hosts as a child, Johnny Carson, of course, but my favorites were Dick Cavett, Virginia Graham and Mike Douglas. As I got older I came to appreciate Wendy Williams and Howard Stern and their complete lack of boundaries while laughing at how serious everyone made everything. Let's have some fun!
THE PONDER FILES WITH DANA GENTRY-RESNICK
In this episode of TALKING WHILE BLACK we talk with the Nevada Current investigative journalist, Dana Gentry, about the ongoing scandal of Hope For Prisoners founder Jon Ponder after his recent arrest for various sex related crimes involving prisoners he had influence over.
Involving some of the biggest names in Nevada politics including current Governor, Joe Lombardo, and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson, the scandal involves all the typical makings of a Nevada scandal. Powerful men, old alliances and a compliant press corps. We discuss why one of the biggest scandals in recent memory isn't getting...
THE BLACK VAGINA CHRONOLOGS: Checking in on Black Women
"I'm excited to sit down with my play cousin and sister from another mother, Erika Washington! Erika is the Executive Director of Make It Work Nevada, a total powerhouse in progressive politics, and a fierce supporter of Black women. From spearheading the monumental fight for paid sick days across the state to amplifying reproductive and economic justice, she is constantly delivering massive community wins. She’s also raising three amazing young women, which is a full-time masterclass in itself. When she actually gets a minute to breathe, you can find her hosting her own weekly show, Sticky Note Conversations, di...
